Skincare
Affordable, Reasonable,
Sufficient
Table of Contents
1. Navigation
Back to index.
2. What I do
2.1. TL;DR
2.1.1. AM
- Cleanser
- Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
- Niacinamide
- “Buffet”
- EUK 134 0.1%
- Hemi-Squalene
- Sunscreen
2.1.2. PM
- Cleanser
- Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
- Cycle
- Vitaminc C
- Granactive Retinoid 5%
- AHA 30% + BHA 2%
- Hemi-Squalene
3. Theory
3.1. Moisture (Emmoliant)
3.1.1. Hemi-Squalene
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Product
- Form: Liquid
- Packaging: Glass Phial Dropper
- Manufacturer: DECIEM
- Brand: Ordinary
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Technicals
- Name: C13-16 Isoparaffin, 2-Methyltetradecane
- Formula: C15H32
- PubChem:https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/2-Methyltetradecane
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What/Why
The moisturiser is Hemi-Squalene. This works great for both skin and hair, and quickly sets on face and does not “frizz” hair.
It is a non-comedogenic, meaning it will be less likely to clog pores (comedones).
3.2. Suncare
3.3. Granactive retinoids
3.4. Other
3.4.1. Niacinamide
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Product
- Form: A white powder
- Packaging: Glass Jar
- Manufacturer: DECIEM
- Brand: Ordinary
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Technicals
- Name: 3-Pyridinecarboxamide, niacinamide, nicotinamide1
- Biochemical Function: Active form of vitamin B3
- Formula: C6H6N2O
- PubChem:https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/936
3.4.2. L-Ascorbic acid
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Product
- Form: ”L-ascorbic acid is a white to very pale yellow crystalline powder with a pleasant sharp acidic taste. Almost odorless. (NTP, 1992)”
- Packaging: Glass Jar
- Manufacturer: DECIEM
- Brand: Ordinary
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Technicals
- Name: L-Ascorbic acid, Vitamin C
- Biochemical Function: Vitamin C
- Formula: C6H8O6 or HC6H7O6
- PubChem:https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/54670067
3.4.3. “Buffet”
3.4.4. AHA 30% + BHA 2%
3.4.5. EUK 134
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Technicals
- Name: Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride
- Formula:
C18H18ClMnN2O4
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What/Why
Mimics SOD and catalase, two “natural” antioxidants, speeding up conversion of free radicals (unstable ions, carcinogens e.g.) into water and oxigen.
Protects from UVA and UVB radiation.
Reduces redness of skin.
Tolerated by sensitive skin.
- Given the UVA and UVB protective properties.
Footnotes:
1
Wonder why this name fell out of favour…